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FV11 XYS

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,899 mi
Last recorded140,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 XYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 140,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 140,899 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 138,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 138,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,887 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,773 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 205/55 WR 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tracking required

Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,868 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn near/side and off/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 205/55 WR 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tracking required

Pass 26 Oct 2019 100,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side 205/55 WR 16 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side 205/55 WR 16 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,533 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near/side and off/side front 205/55 WR 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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FV11 XYS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV11 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV11 XYS registered?

FV11 XYS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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